McNeese Cowboys Defeat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 69-53
Monday, January 19, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Hilliard Center
McNeese Cowboys 69, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
The next free pick, for your email
Team, bet, price and the hash it was sealed under, on this page the moment you send. Lose or win, it stays public.
or by email
Public record of the main pick, losses included: 115 won, 44 lost. See every pick
One free pick a day by email until you unsubscribe, in one click. 21+.
Quick answers
Who won McNeese Cowboys vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders?
McNeese Cowboys beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders 69-53 at Hilliard Center on January 19, 2026.
Who was favored in McNeese Cowboys vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders?
McNeese Cowboys were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -470 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the McNeese Cowboys secured a 69-53 victory over the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders at the Hilliard Center. This game showcased McNeese's strong season as they improved their record to 16-4, while the Islanders fell to 10-10. The Cowboys have been a formidable force this season, particularly with their away record, which now stands at 3-2 after this win.
The Cowboys entered this game with an impressive recent form, boasting an 8-2 record over their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros. Averaging 80.0 points scored and allowing 70.6 points against during this stretch, McNeese demonstrated their offensive capabilities. In contrast, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, riding a two-game winning streak prior to facing McNeese. The Islanders averaged 76.6 points scored and allowed 61.4 points during this period, indicating a solid defensive performance.
At home, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi had a record of 4-1, while McNeese was 2-2 in away games before this matchup. The previous meetings between these two teams had not favored the Islanders, as they lost both encounters last season, with scores of 73-57 and 74-73, respectively.
In terms of injuries, there were no specific mentions in the block, leaving the rosters intact for both teams. However, the absence of key players can often influence game dynamics, but both teams appeared to be at full strength for this contest.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored McNeese with a spread of 9.5 points, indicating confidence in their ability to win by a significant margin. The total points for the game was set at 140.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
The conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but typical indoor basketball settings at the Hilliard Center would have favored a fast-paced game, conducive to scoring.
As the game unfolded, McNeese's offensive strategy paid off, with key moments including free throws from Carl Cherenfant and Larry Johnson, as well as a pivotal dunk from Garwey Dual, which helped solidify their lead in the second half. The Cowboys maintained control throughout the game, demonstrating their scoring depth and ability to capitalize on opportunities.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the competitive nature of NCAAB, with McNeese continuing to assert themselves as a strong contender in their league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MCN -9.5 | 140.5 o -108 / u -112 | McNeese Cowboys -470 · Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders +360 |
Leaders
- PointsSheldon Williams13Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
- AssistsFranck Yetna2Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
- ReboundsSheldon Williams8Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
- PointsLarry Johnson17McNeese Cowboys
- AssistsGarwey Dual3McNeese Cowboys
- ReboundsLarry Johnson9McNeese Cowboys
Recent form
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders
Last 10: 7-3Streak W276.6 scored · 61.4 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W68-56vs SE Louisiana LionsJan 17
- W61-50at East Texas A&M LionsJan 13
- L78-79at Northwestern State DemonsJan 10
- W81-65at Houston Christian HuskiesJan 6
- W63-59at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 3
- W83-69vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersDec 31
- L71-76vs Nicholls ColonelsDec 30
- W93-36vs Southwestern Adventist KnightsDec 21
- L60-69at Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksDec 18
- W108-55vs Dallas Christian CrusadersDec 13
McNeese Cowboys
Last 10: 8-2Streak L180 scored · 70.6 allowed per game2-2 away
- L76-79at UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosJan 17
- W94-68vs Nicholls ColonelsJan 13
- W73-61vs SE Louisiana LionsJan 10
- W66-64vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksJan 6
- W82-70vs Lamar CardinalsJan 3
- L71-112at Michigan WolverinesDec 30
- W78-68at Houston Christian HuskiesDec 16
- W102-66vs East Texas A&M LionsDec 13
- W66-64at Rhode Island RamsDec 10
- W92-54vs Northwestern State DemonsDec 6
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | 28-6 | - | 20-2 |
| McNeese | 28-6 | 1 | 19-3 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 19-14 | 6 | 14-8 |
| Texas A&M-Corpus Christi | 18-15 | 7 | 13-9 |
| LSU New Orleans | 15-18 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Nicholls | 14-19 | 8 | 12-10 |
| Houston Christian | 12-20 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Northwestern State | 10-22 | 12 | 8-14 |
| Incarnate Word | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| Lamar | 12-19 | 13 | 7-15 |
| East Texas A&M | 11-21 | 14 | 6-16 |
| SE Louisiana | 9-22 | 14 | 6-16 |
Box score
| Stat | McNeese Cowboys | Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-49 | 17-41 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 3-13 | 3-14 |
| Three-point % | 23 | 21 |
| Free throws | 18-26 | 16-24 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 19 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 5 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 14 |
| Assists | 6 | 6 |
| Steals | 9 | 4 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 1 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 26 |
| Fouls | 22 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 76 | 13 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half31-26Larry Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half33-26Larry Johnson makes driving layup
- 1st Half33-27D'Avian Houston makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half33-28D'Avian Houston makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half35-28Jerrell Colbert makes driving layup (Tyshawn Archie assists)
- 1st Half35-31Kam Parker makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 1st Half37-31Tyshawn Archie makes driving layup
- 1st Half37-32D'Avian Houston makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half40-32Tyshawn Archie makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half42-32Larry Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half42-34Sheldon Williams makes layup (Franck Yetna assists)
- 2nd Half42-36Nick Shogbonyo makes layup (Franck Yetna assists)
- 2nd Half45-36Tyshawn Archie makes 24-foot three point jumper (Javohn Garcia assists)
- 2nd Half48-36Carl Cherenfant makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyshawn Archie assists)
- 2nd Half48-38Cenker Evran makes 5-foot hook shot (Daniel Michelini-Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half48-39Cenker Evran makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-40Cenker Evran makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-40Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-40Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-42Cenker Evran makes layup (D'Avian Houston assists)
- 2nd Half52-42Larry Johnson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half52-44Bryson Wheatfall makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-44Carl Cherenfant makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-46Kobi Pearson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-47Sheldon Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-48Sheldon Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-49Sheldon Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-49Javohn Garcia makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-49Javohn Garcia makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-49Jacolb Fredson-Cole makes layup (Garwey Dual assists)
- 2nd Half60-49Peitok Machar makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half61-49Larry Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-49Larry Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-49Carl Cherenfant makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-49Carl Cherenfant makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-51Sheldon Williams makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half66-51Garwey Dual makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half66-53Leo Torbor makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half67-53Javohn Garcia makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-53Garwey Dual makes 3-foot dunk
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders, below favours McNeese Cowboys.
Venue
- Hilliard CenterCorpus Christi, TX
- Attendance1038
- OfficialsRodrick Dixon, Mike Thornton, James Ford
Elsewhere
- Carson Crawford, No. 46 in '27 class, commits to Arizona St.
- Tennessee's Ralph Scott to have knee surgery, out at least 6 months
- Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
- Transfers, recruits and roster moves for key men's NCAA basketball teams
- Michigan 5-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. (knee) to miss season
- With $6.5 million left on deal, UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond